# Kat Lopez

> Senior Frontend Engineer at Revvity Signals

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/katlopez

Full-stack Software Engineer and UI/UX Designer specializing in Frontend Development

With a background in full-stack software engineering and UI/UX design, I bring a unique perspective shaped by my work at IBM.  I collaborated cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and senior leadership while leading initiatives to build and modernize internal and external web applications, develop React-based user interfaces, and design accessible experiences.  I apply a hybrid of engineering and design skills to deliver scalable solutions and guide technical decisions.  My goal is to design and implement seamless end-user experiences that balance technical rigor, collaboration, and thoughtful, human-centered design.

I'm always open to connecting with like-minded professionals and exploring opportunities for collaboration.  If you're interested in discussing how we can work together to drive impactful solutions, feel free to reach out.  Let's connect and innovate for the future!

## Work Experience
### Senior Frontend Engineer @ Revvity Signals
Jan 2026 – Present | Cambridge, MA

### Software Engineer and UI/UX Designer - Global Sales @ IBM
Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 | Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Full-stack software engineer and UI/UX designer specializing in building enterprise-scale web applications with a focus on IBM Training, a training delivery website used by 1M+ global users.  I’ve designed and built React-based user experiences along with developing scalable APIs with Node.js and IBM Db2 to be used across all our applications.  With a focus on design consistency and frontend expertise, I strive for creating fluid interfaces while translating business needs into production-ready solutions. 

- Develop new features and web pages using ReactJS, Node.js, and IBM Db2 to enhance user engagement and accessibility.
- Drove UI modernization initiatives by redesigning core user experiences in Figma, aligning products with the IBM Carbon Design System to improve usability and design consistency.
- Collaborated with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to deliver enterprise solutions on aggressive timelines.
- Managed and mentored seven early-career engineers in the IBM Developer Jumpstart program, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and career development support.

### Software Engineer and UI/UX Designer - Security Learning Services @ IBM
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Full-stack software engineer and UI/UX designer supporting the Security Learning Academy (SLA).  I designed, built, and maintained internal and external platforms in PHP, MySQL, and jQuery, owning features end-to-end for our 3,000 monthly active users.  Additionally, I consolidated and normalized data across 3,000+ courses using PHP and PostgreSQL to improve reporting accuracy and operational decision-making.

- Designed, built, and maintained internal platforms using PHP, MySQL, and jQuery, supporting mission-critical workflows for IBM Security.
- Heightened metric visibility for 3,000 courses across the IBM Security portfolio by consolidating data using PHP and PostgreSQL, thereby optimizing operational transparency and strategic decision-making.
- Took ownership of feature delivery end-to-end, from requirements gathering and system and UI design to implementation and deployment.

### Software Engineer Co-op @ IBM
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022
- Designed and implemented new user interfaces (UI) using Mustache and Bootstrap for an internal portal maintaining Security Learning Academy content.
- Improved user experience for 3,000+ monthly active users by enhancing workstreams and creating comprehensive content style guides, fostering cohesion and elevating the client experience in content development.
- Led a team of interns to deliver bi-weekly global newsletters to 2,000+ interns, coordinating timelines, tooling, and content.

### Software Engineer Intern @ IBM
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021
- Implemented self-created designs from Adobe XD prototypes using HTML, Sass, and Bootstrap for the Security Learning Academy.
- Enhanced website accessibility against Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
- Created new presentation frameworks for IBM Security Learning Services.

### Information Technology Intern @ The TCW Group
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Los Angeles, California, United States
- Migrated and deployed customer relationship management interfaces from Salesforce Classic to Salesforce Lightning Experience, improving usability and maintainability.
- Developed and presented UI proof-of-concept solutions to directors and senior leadership, influencing platform adoption decisions.


## Education
### Master of Science - MS in Information Technology
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

### Bachelor of Science - BS in Information Technology and Web Science
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kkatlopez
- Portfolio: https://kkatlopez.xyz

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Last updated: 2026-03-28